World in Focus

May 9, 2013

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Russian air force fighters fly over Red Square during a Victory Day parade on Thursday, May 9, 2013. President Vladimir Putin's short speech Thursday came at the culmination of Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany 68 years ago. It is Russia's most important secular holiday, honoring the huge military and civilian losses of World War II and showing off the country's modern arsenal.

Ivan Sekretarev/Associated Press

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Russian air force fighters fly over Red Square during a Victory Day parade on Thursday, May 9, 2013. President Vladimir Putin's short speech Thursday came at the culmination of Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany 68 years ago. It is Russia's most important secular holiday, honoring the huge military and civilian losses of World War II and showing off the country's modern arsenal.